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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Gavin Madole #13378 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Strategic Finish in Bay to Breakers Gavin maintained a steady start, clocking a 10:19 pace in the first mile. As the course progressed, Hayes Hill presented a challenge between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, reflected in a slower 13:55 pace for mile 3. Despite the hill, you improved your performance in the latter stages. Notably, the final miles saw acceleration, with a 10:10 pace at the 6th mile and a strong 9:56 pace at the 7th mile. Your overall elapsed time for the 7.45-mile course was 1:26:35, averaging an 11:37 pace. Amongst 24,523 participants, you placed 5,400th overall and 3,284th in your gender category, finishing 204th in your age division. A focus on hill training could improve the performance consistency, and the acceleration in the later miles was promising. Keep this momentum in future races, building on your ability to finish strong.